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YK55 HXL

2005 BMW 116

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

122,772 mi
Last recorded122,772 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 11670,685 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HXL
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 122,772 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front visual inspection restricted due to under tray fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 14 Apr 2018 111,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside nearside (4.1.E.1)

parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 96,189 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,341 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,105 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 76,819 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 64,650 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 49,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,815 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 34,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 24,343 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 15,789 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YK55 HXL is a 2005 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2005 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 70,685 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YK55 HXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 116 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YK55 HXL registered?

YK55 HXL is a 2005 BMW 116, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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